Find out how popular the last name Piquion is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Piquion.

Piquion, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Piquion surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Piquion in America

Piquion is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Piquion surname appeared 133 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Piquion.

We can also compare 2010 data for Piquion to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Piquion

The surname Piquion has its origins in France, dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "piquier," which referred to a soldier armed with a pike or long spear. This suggests that the name might have been initially associated with someone who worked as a pikeman or wielded a pike as a weapon.

Piquion is a variant spelling of the more common French surname Pichon. Records show that the name was prevalent in the regions of Normandy and Brittany, where it may have originated. In the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror, there is a mention of a landowner named Pichou, which could be an early form of the name.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Piquion was Jean Piquion, a French soldier who fought in the Hundred Years' War between England and France during the 15th century. He was known for his bravery on the battlefield and his skill with the pike.

Another notable figure was Nicolas Piquion, a French merchant who lived in the 16th century. He established a successful trading business in the city of Rouen and was known for his entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen.

In the 17th century, there was a French nobleman named Armand Piquion, who served as a courtier to King Louis XIV. He was known for his elegant manners and his ability to navigate the intricate social circles of the French court.

Moving into the 18th century, there was a French writer and philosopher named Pierre-Jacques Piquion, who was born in 1720 and died in 1798. He wrote several influential works on philosophy and politics, and was a prominent figure during the Enlightenment era.

Finally, in the 19th century, there was a French artist named Émile Piquion, who was born in 1835 and died in 1909. He was a renowned painter and sculptor, known for his realistic depictions of everyday life and his mastery of traditional artistic techniques.

These examples demonstrate the rich history and diversity of individuals who have carried the surname Piquion throughout the centuries, ranging from soldiers and merchants to nobles, writers, and artists.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Piquion

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Piquion.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Piquion was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Piquion has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Piquion was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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